Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V074000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 08/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 7443 | 06/15/1994 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/16/1994 | 05/03/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The original front brake discs and/or pads shields do not protect the assemblies from being coated with a layer of slush, road salt or water while driving in snow or heavy rain. this can result in a delay in braking action that increases normal stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased stopping distance could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the original front brake shields with a new design. an additional hole will be drilled in the steering king pin housing to attach a larger cover plate. a smaller protection plate will also be attached to the existing two bolts in the hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe; disc brake systemvehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 09/13/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Consumer had left front wheel sensor replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/27/1994 | 31 | 03/31/1994 | |
| The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem. the engine overheating and brake problems. *bf the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes didn't respond properly with delay in reaction, vehicle plowed into truck. no air bag deployment, but extensive front damage. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 01/12/1996 | |
| When applying brakes on wet pavement there is no reponse for a few seconds, then the brakes will engage. consumer states there is a recall regarding this problem, however his vin is not included, consumer feels his vehicle should be included in the recall. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle does not slow down when foot is off of gas and braking is enforced. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Recall related, 94074000, 60 days delay, no reponse from dealership. tt | |||